RN, Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

11d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Endoscopy practices independently in the same or a similar clinical setting and demonstrates awareness of relevant aspects of each situation. The nurse provides routine and complex care, works toward long-range goals or plans, develops the ability to manage clinical contingencies, and makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers. The role provides nursing care according to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the nursing process, addressing increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.

Newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within their first 30 days. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member, and onboarding requirements are validated through organizational entry competency validation and Perioperative Department-specific competency validation. The nurse must complete annual competency verification requirements. Multiple shifts are available. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty is preferred.
• BLS certification is required; AHA or Red Cross certification is accepted at hire, with no grace period.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact RN license is required.
• Current ACLS certification is required, subject to the stated credential grace periods: within 30 days of hire for experienced associates, or within 90 days for new graduates and experienced associates new to the specialty.
• All required certifications must be obtained within the applicable designated time frames.
• Attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire if an experienced RN.
• Complete organizational entry competency validation and Perioperative Department-specific competency validation.
• Complete all annual competency verification requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
• One year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
• Perioperative RN Residency or recent practice in an OR/Perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with the nurse’s level of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to the appropriate protocol, and monitor for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
• Assess learning needs and educate patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers.
• Complete New Nurses Orientation, onboarding competency validations, and annual competency verification requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed